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DV59 LXB

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,261 mi
Last recorded105,261 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 LXB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 105,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge buld on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes grabbing

drive belt cracked

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

drive belt badly cracked

rear brakes grabbing

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2021 78,514 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

drive belt badly cracked

rear brakes grabbing

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drive belt badly cracked

exhaust badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes grabbing very bad

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded broken of (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering drive belt badly cracked

rear brakes grabbing

under body and suspension rust

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

auxiliary belts cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear both tyres stepped on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering belt cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both tyres stepped on inner edge

Rear eye level brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering belt cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,056 miles

Front wipers small splits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

v belts small cracks

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,880 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades have small splits

Fail 24 Oct 2014 32,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades have small splits

Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,266 miles

N/S/ Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,454 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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DV59 LXB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV59 LXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV59 LXB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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